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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-23-2024, 05:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,020
Posted By kcconawa
I have towed from 25' TT to 40 ft 5th. Currently...

I have towed from 25' TT to 40 ft 5th. Currently 34' 5th. I 100% agree from all the 65MPH tire posts. Have towed the entire country, over 250,000 miles including Alaska. I tow 63 MPH in right...
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 03-02-2024, 02:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,970
Posted By kcconawa
Just a thought; if you have the cash to fly them...

Just a thought; if you have the cash to fly them to, Denver or Salt Lake or wherever and you pick them up at the airport and commence your journey. Can even return them to a different airport. ...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 12-23-2023, 07:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,587
Posted By kcconawa
Since 1979 I have towed 5th wheel over 100,000...

Since 1979 I have towed 5th wheel over 100,000 miles; refrigerator on 100% of the time, never turn it off to refill my diesel truck and have never had an issue. Furthermore, I have never heard of...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-04-2023, 03:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,901
Posted By kcconawa
Have boondocked all over the country. Lots night...

Have boondocked all over the country. Lots night Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes, Cracker Barrel etc. I never unhook, always put out at least 2 slides and have never had an issue. I do try find slight...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-26-2023, 01:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,997
Posted By kcconawa
Too late for you but anyone camping in those...

Too late for you but anyone camping in those temps, when you purchase your RV regardless if Jayco or whatever, always buy the "arctic" package. That extra "winter" insulation is also a huge help in...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-16-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,943
Posted By kcconawa
And if you stop at a rest area, unless...

And if you stop at a rest area, unless handicapped from walking, take the furthest away parking place. The extra walking will do you both good. Helps get the kinks out and the blood circulation...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-24-2023, 08:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,852
Posted By kcconawa
I have camped since 1979 and I always carry...

I have camped since 1979 and I always carry water. Twice tow vehicle needed repairs and the water was invaluable. We stayed in church parking lot once and at the repair shop the other time, both 2...
Forum: Fulltiming and Snowbirds 02-01-2023, 03:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,786
Posted By kcconawa
Retired in 2003 at 57 years old. We kept stick...

Retired in 2003 at 57 years old. We kept stick and travel about 20 weeks a year. I personally would never be happy in a C or TT. At end day got have recliner with legs up. We went 5th route with...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-25-2022, 12:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,432
Posted By kcconawa
I much prefer the Pathway X2. It gives you a...

I much prefer the Pathway X2. It gives you a choice of hitting the Eastern or Western Sats. When in trees you may can see one set and not the other set of sats. Caution the Pathway X1 only hits the...
Forum: Tech Talk 07-04-2020, 04:07 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 13,019
Posted By kcconawa
Is anything in an RV for any company wired to...

Is anything in an RV for any company wired to code?
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-13-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,356
Posted By kcconawa
Get them! Help keep slide tops clean and cool...

Get them! Help keep slide tops clean and cool and they have to save on water leaks. I will never own an RV without them.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-07-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,447
Posted By kcconawa
Owned an RV since 1979 and the answer is NEVER...

Owned an RV since 1979 and the answer is NEVER have I seen an RV on fire on the road. And yes I always leave my propane on. I do turn off the water heater when traveling.
Forum: Work Camping 04-07-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,900
Posted By kcconawa
Enjoy the summer in Florida - when are you...

Enjoy the summer in Florida - when are you leaving? Not sure when we are traveling by your central Alabama location. Hope to stop by before you hitch up and move. If not, see you this fall. We...
Forum: Campfire Chat 03-24-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,888
Posted By kcconawa
In 2008 we took a 10 week 9,250 mile trip west...

In 2008 we took a 10 week 9,250 mile trip west and paid over $5/gallon for diesel in California. We did a lot of Camp Walmart as well as national/state/local parks and privates. Our total cost,...
Forum: Campfire Chat 03-14-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,296
Posted By kcconawa
Get to I-81 as soon as you can. The suggestion...

Get to I-81 as soon as you can. The suggestion here adds a hundred miles but at 10 MPG that is five gallons @ say five bucks/gallon this summer or fifty bucks. I had friend tell me it cost him...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 03-10-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,217
Posted By kcconawa
Make sure your unit is equipped with the winter...

Make sure your unit is equipped with the winter package, solve your heater issue and you are good to go next time. Not sure how low a temp the 2010 Jay Feather Sport 165 is rated you need to...
Forum: Welcome Mat 03-10-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,431
Posted By kcconawa
I have had several RV repairmen tell me and saw...

I have had several RV repairmen tell me and saw it on blogs such as this numerous times, never ever run without a battery. As stated above it levels out the spikes in the 12V circuts. Also without...
Forum: Campfire Chat 03-09-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,324
Posted By kcconawa
Lakeside Marina Wedowee, Al Gas 352.9 diesel...

Lakeside Marina Wedowee, Al Gas 352.9 diesel 377.9.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 03-06-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,523
Posted By kcconawa
I vote Good Sam. On junk mail, I kept...

I vote Good Sam.

On junk mail, I kept calling and complaining. Took about 6-9 months but junk mail eventually went away.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-06-2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,698
Posted By kcconawa
I always stick something in potty to keep valve...

I always stick something in potty to keep valve open. I have succeeded in freezing and bursting two of them (potty water valve) over the years. Stick a stick in them to keep valve open.

Just...
Forum: Campfire Chat 03-04-2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,714
Posted By kcconawa
Thanks for all the kind comments. All of you can...

Thanks for all the kind comments. All of you can also get involved in your home areas. Plenty of volunteer opportunities! The common thing I have found about the RV community is you all are good...
Forum: Campfire Chat 03-03-2012, 09:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,714
Posted By kcconawa
Smile Tornado Disaster Relief

Sitting in Dadeville AL, on generator, church parking lot, still no power in area from tornado that went through last night. We (the DW and me) are with Alabama Disaster Relief teams doing chainsaw,...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 03-03-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,016
Posted By kcconawa
Excellent list above. Add extre fresh water hose...

Excellent list above. Add extre fresh water hose and water pressure regulator. And the regulator goes on supply end so that it protects the hose.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-03-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,564
Posted By kcconawa
On my 5th unit, at least 75,000 miles towing,...

On my 5th unit, at least 75,000 miles towing, never an issue.
Forum: Campfire Chat 02-25-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,775
Posted By kcconawa
Which block do I vote in if I live in the "State...

Which block do I vote in if I live in the "State of Confusion?"
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